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329541

Sigma-Aldrich

Dicumyl peroxide

98%

Synonym(s):

Bis(1-methyl-1-phenylethyl) peroxide, Bis(α,α-dimethylbenzyl) peroxide

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Linear Formula:
[C6H5C(CH3)2]2O2
CAS Number:
80-43-3
Molecular Weight:
270.37
Beilstein:
2056090
EC Number:
201-279-3
MDL number:
MFCD00036227
UNSPSC Code:
12162002
PubChem Substance ID:
24859798
NACRES:
NA.23

vapor density

9.3 (vs air)

Quality Level

200

vapor pressure

15.4 mmHg ( 38 °C)

Assay

98%

form

solid

reaction suitability

reagent type: oxidant

mp

39-41 °C (lit.)

density

1.56 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC(C)(OOC(C)(C)c1ccccc1)c2ccccc2

InChI

1S/C18H22O2/c1-17(2,15-11-7-5-8-12-15)19-20-18(3,4)16-13-9-6-10-14-16/h5-14H,1-4H3

InChI key

XMNIXWIUMCBBBL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

Dicumyl peroxide (DCP) is used:
  • in vulcanization of rubber
  • as a crosslinking agent in the synthesis of polylactic acid composite fibers
  • in the preparation of polyethylene composites
  • in the synthesis of polyamide 112/ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer blends.

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H242,H315,H319,H360D,H411

Hazard Classifications

Aquatic Chronic 2 - Eye Irrit. 2 - Org. Perox. F - Repr. 1B - Skin Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

5.2 - Organic peroxides and self-reacting hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

230.0 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

110 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

PRTR

Class II Designated Chemical Substances

FSL

Group 5: Self-reactive substances
Organic peroxides
Hazardous rank II
2nd self-reactive materials

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

JAN Code

329541-5G:
329541-VAR:
329541-BULK:
329541-VAR-9:
329541-500G:
329541-BULK-9:
329541-100G:

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MKCL6257
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MKCJ8166
MKCJ8168
MKCJ1982

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For the preparation of polylactide (PLA)-based foams, it is commonly necessary to increase the melt strength of the polymer. Additives such as chain extenders (CE) or peroxides are often used to build up the molecular weight by branching or even
The effect of maleic anhydride grafting efficiency on the flexural properties of polyethylene composites
Gunning MA, et al.
Journal of Applied Polymer Science, 124(6), 4799-4808 (2012)
Improvement in mechanical properties of grafted polylactic acid composite fibers via hot melt extrusion
Gunning MA, et al.
Polymer Composites, 35(9), 1792-1797 (2014)
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Polymers, 11(4) (2019-04-12)
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